The Kerala State government instituted their highest film honor as the 'J.C. Daniel Award', which carries a cash prize of Rs. 100,000.
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Produced, directed and starred in the first Malayalam movie, the silent film Vigathakumaran (1930), which focused on the traditional martial arts of Kerala.
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After completing his studies, he went to Chennai and learned filmmaking. Upon returning to Kerala, he started the 'The Travancore Pictures' studio in 1926.
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Is considered the father of Malayalam films due to his efforts in bringing the film medium to Kerala.
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